Which do you prefer?

The black or white Madonna of Chartres cathedral in France--neither or both? Your call. Of this much there should be no doubt: Historical preservation is a cause well worth supporting. But which part of that history is best preserved? Just selected slices of it? And if so, which ones would you choose to save, new or old or a mix? Let's hope we can all agree on one thing: The novel concept of brand new history is an obvious contradiction in terms.